Amarillo High, West Plains, Pampa, and Dumas Advance in UIL High School Soccer Playoffs

Teams from across West Texas secure victories in the bi-district round of the UIL high school soccer playoffs.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:33pm

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The UIL high school soccer playoffs kicked off this week with several teams from West Texas advancing to the area round. The Amarillo High Lady Sandies, West Plains Lady Wolves, Pampa Harvesters, and Dumas Demons all won their bi-district matchups to move on in the postseason.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially soccer, are a point of pride for many communities in West Texas. These playoff victories showcase the talent and hard work of student-athletes in the region and will generate excitement as the teams continue their postseason runs.

The details

The Amarillo High Lady Sandies cruised to a 7-0 win over Abilene High, led by hat tricks from Sofia Pepper and Sophia Hernandez. The West Plains Lady Wolves needed a shootout to get past Mineral Wells 4-3 after a scoreless regulation and overtime. In boys' action, the Pampa Harvesters shut out Graham 3-0, while the Dumas Demons defeated Mineral Wells 6-2.

  • The UIL high school soccer playoffs began on Thursday, March 21, 2026.
  • The Amarillo High Lady Sandies won their bi-district match on Thursday.
  • The West Plains Lady Wolves won their bi-district match on Thursday.
  • The Pampa Harvesters won their bi-district match on Friday.
  • The Dumas Demons won their bi-district match on Thursday.

The players

Amarillo High Lady Sandies

The girls soccer team from Amarillo High School, who are now 21-2-1 on the season after their bi-district playoff victory.

West Plains Lady Wolves

The girls soccer team from West Plains High School, who won a thrilling shootout victory in the bi-district round.

Pampa Harvesters

The boys soccer team from Pampa High School, who shut out Graham 3-0 to win their bi-district match.

Dumas Demons

The boys soccer team from Dumas High School, who defeated Mineral Wells 6-2 in the bi-district round.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The winning teams will all advance to the area round of the UIL high school soccer playoffs, with matchups set for early next week.

The takeaway

These playoff victories showcase the strength of high school soccer programs across West Texas, as teams from Amarillo, West Plains, Pampa, and Dumas all moved one step closer to a state championship.